SENIOR ANALYST-GRANT WRITER
Human Resources Division
Classification Specification
DEFINITION
Under general supervision . The position provides advanced level analytical support including management of major projects. The Senior Analyst/Grant Writer p erforms professional administrative, financial, payroll, program, systems, sta tistical, public information, and other staff/technical analyses related to department, division, or City-wide activities and functions; makes recommendations for action and assists in policy/procedure development and implementation; performs related work as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions in this classification typically perform a range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
• Provides grant preparation, grants submission, and grant management activities. • Searches and monitors current Request for Applications and Request for Proposals from public and private funders; provides guidance to leadership regarding grant eligibility and grant development aligned with strategic goals; disseminates funding opportuni ties to internal and external stakeholders; coordinates responses across the city. • Initiates, develops, and maintains partnerships with funding organizations on behalf of the city to develop and manage assigned projects.
• Plans and organizes studies regarding the activities or operations of the department or functional area to which assigned; determines analytical techniques and information -gathering processes and obtains required information and data for analysis; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, facilities and equipment, cost/budget development and analysis, contract management/administration, contract/program administration and compliance, and policy or procedure development. • Prepares staff reports and presentations related to grant program activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities. • Conducts a variety of special projects and studies related to the func tions of the department to which assigned; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions; assists in the development and implementation of department or division goals and objectives.
SENIOR ANALYST/GRANT WRITER
2 • Analyzes, evaluates and may author ize acceptance of or modification to designated contracts, plans, schematics, etc.
• Coordinates activities with those of other departments as necessary ; confers with representatives of other governmental agencies, consultants, businesses and the public; provides complex analysis and research support.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions; reviews and may administer contracts and other City agreements and performs various analyses; provides technical assistance to others on admi nistrative and analytical matters; prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Application of:
Principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis.
Public administration principles and practices.
Business computer user applications, particularly as related to statistical analysis and data management.
Financial/statistical/comparative analysis techniques and formulae.
Payroll administration and principals
Principles and practices of the program/discipline of the department.
Basic budgetary principles and practices.
Ability to Perform and Successfully Apply Skill In:
Analyzing administrative, organizational, operational and program data, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form.
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Preparing clear, concise and complete repo rts and other written materials in statistical and narrative form.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet scheduled timelines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Training and Experience
Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license. A typical way of gaining knowledge and the skills outlined above is:
SENIOR ANALYST/GRANT WRITER
3 Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four -year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration , accounting/finance, engineering or a field closely related to the department’s program/discipline.
Three years of progressively responsible professi onal level experience providing policy -level administrative, financial or program management support in a public agency.
CLASS ALLOCATION
Positions in these classifications may be allocated to any City department and report to a designated program or administrative manager.
Senior Analyst/Grant Writer
Unit Designation: Non-Rep
FLSA status: Exempt-Administrative
Effective Date: Position allocated 01/2023
Clearance Code:
Physical: Office
Fingerprint clearance: LiveScan
Background clearance: City-Office
Credit check:
Financial disclosure: Form 700
Salary Range: Non-Represented 900